Clarification on offsetting the excess CSR spent for FY 2019-20

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....excess CSR spent for FY 2019-20 - reg. Madam/ Sir, Keeping in view the spread of COVID-19 in India, an appeal dated 30.03.2020 was made to MDs/CEOs of top 1000 companies in terms of market capitalization, to contribute generously to "Prime Minister's Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund" (PM CARES Fund). In the appeal, it was mentioned that such contribution may, inter-....

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....ns have been examined in the Ministry and accordingly, it is hereby clarified that where a company has contributed any amount to 'PM CARES Fund' on 31.03.2020, which is over and above the minimum amount as prescribed under section 135(5) of the Companies Act, 2013 ("Act") for FY 2019-20, and such excess amount or part thereof is offset against the requirement to spend under section 135(5) for FY 2....